Opeolu O. Banwo

Dr. Opeolu O. Banwo is the founding partner of Banwo & Associates, PLLC, bringing nearly three decades of dedicated legal experience to the practice of United States immigration law. Admitted to practice in New York and before the Federal District Court of Nebraska, Dr. Banwo represents corporate entities, entrepreneurs, and families across the nation. His comprehensive practice encompasses employment-based visas such as EB-1, EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW), EB-3, H-1B, L-1, and O-1, as well as family-based petitions, adjustments of status, and consular processing.

Dr. Banwo earned his LL.B. from Obafemi Awolowo University and his B.L./J.D. equivalent from the Nigerian Law School, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Lagos Faculty of Law and a doctorate. Over his distinguished career, he has founded several successful legal practices and authored numerous authoritative guides on U.S. immigration and career navigation. His extensive background in international business consulting, entrepreneurship, and legal publishing equips him with a distinctive edge when structuring intricate business and employment immigration petitions.

Committed to thorough advocacy and strategic preparation, Dr. Banwo excels in high-stakes immigration matters, including complex Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), status concerns, and removal defense. He approaches every case with rigorous risk assessment, meticulous record documentation, and clear communication, striving to provide each client with an effective and individualized pathway to achieving their American goals.